Planner

Role Overview: As a Supply, Demand & DRP Planner at the global energy business, your main responsibility will be to create short- and long-term plans at item/location level across the distribution network to meet customer service and operational targets. You will be part of the Finance Team and play a crucial role in ensuring stock availability is maximized and stock obsolescence is minimized. Your analytical skills will be put to use in managing planning processes for the items in your portfolio to meet customer demand and operational targets. Your ability to work with cross-functional teams and optimize planning processes will be essential in this role. Key Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end planning including demand forecasting, supply planning, and distribution requirements planning (DRP). - Analyze consumption trends and historical data to determine procurement needs and production volumes. - Develop finished goods plans aligned with sales forecasts and manufacturing capabilities. - Complete DRP to ensure optimal inventory distribution across warehouses and distribution centers. - Collaborate with cross-functional collaborators including Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Logistics, and Finance. - Supervise and improve KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory health, service levels, and distribution efficiency. - Leverage ERP systems to manage planning data, generate reports, and support decision-making. - Continuously improve planning processes and tools to enhance supply chain responsiveness and agility. - Support Team Leader with daily operational coordination during the day-to-day planning activities for the own portfolio. Qualifications Required: - Highly analytical, numerate with a strong attention to detail. - Minimum 5-8 years of experience working across a variety of planning roles. - Strong analytical and quantitative skills. - Experience in high-frequency supply chain planning environments. - Expertise in raw material planning, manufacturing planning, demand forecasting, and DRP. - Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle, JDA, or similar). - Effective communication and collaborator leadership skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment with a proactive approach. - Experience of working with a diverse team across different geographies. Additional Company Details: The company is a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. It is committed to delivering light, heat, and mobility to millions of people every day and is equipped to solve complex challenges for the future. By joining the Finance Team, you will have the opportunity to advance your career and be a part of a world-class team dedicated to making energy cleaner and better.,